Cycling in Historic Nakasendo Towns of Water and Heritage

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5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

The Jizo River flowing along the highway blooms with the underwater flower “Ibuki Moga” in summer, its tiny white blossoms dotting the water. The water is astonishingly clear, and simply gazing at it cleanses the soul.

You can leisurely savor a course meal amidst beautiful Japanese gardens and buildings steeped in history, once lodging places for feudal lords.

At Kashiwabara-juku, the townscape of that era remains naturally preserved. You can experience a sense of stepping back in time to the Edo period, visiting places like the long-established “Ibuki Mogusa” shop lined with large barrels.
When traveling along the highway, you can race through scenery filled with a sense of openness.

Enjoy cycling while taking in the historic streetscape and nature.

What's Included

Entrance fee
Lunch
Use of bicycle
Private transportation

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

The ticket gate of JR Maibara Station.
The guide will be waiting for you with a signboard with the lead travel name.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Enjoy the charming streetscape that retains the atmosphere of a former post town along the Nakasendo highway, the clear waters of the Jizo River flowing through its center, and the beauty of the delicate white flowers of the water lily (Baikamo) blooming on the water's surface.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Enjoy fresh rainbow trout dishes raised in the clear waters of Izame no Shimizu, selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Famous Waters.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 3

    Experience the charm of history and culture where the historic streetscape, deeply imbued with the lingering atmosphere of a former post town along the Nakasendo highway, the culture of this region as a specialty producer of Ibuki mugwort (artemisia), the historical buildings exuding Taisho-era romance (Kashiwabara-juku Historical Museum), and the surrounding venerable temples, shrines, and historic sites all come together.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by H.I.S.Co., Ltd.

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Mountain Bike Tours
Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Rail Tours
Seasonal
Bike Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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